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Title: Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive; Or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails
Credits: Produced by Anthony Matonac
Summary: "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive; Or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails" by Victor Appleton is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows the adventurous young inventor Tom Swift as he embarks on a challenging project to create a revolutionary electric locomotive capable of reaching speeds of two miles per minute. The narrative is rich with themes of innovation and competition, particularly against rival railroad magnates. The opening portion introduces a pivotal meeting between Tom, his father Mr. Swift, and Richard Bartholomew, a railroad president who expresses urgent need for a new and faster electric locomotive to save his threatened company from financial ruin. The stakes are high as Bartholomew reveals threats from competitors, particularly Montagne Lewis, and the desperate measures they take for success. Right after this discussion, Tom faces danger firsthand when he is accosted by a footpad, suggesting lurking enemies are keenly interested in stealing his ideas. This blend of invention, intrigue, and suspense sets the stage for Tom's thrilling journey as he works diligently to solve scientific problems while contending with external threats against his life and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Appleton, Victor
EBook No.: 1364
Published: Jun 1, 1998
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Electric railroads -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive; Or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails
Credits: Produced by Anthony Matonac
Summary: "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive; Or, Two Miles a Minute on the Rails" by Victor Appleton is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows the adventurous young inventor Tom Swift as he embarks on a challenging project to create a revolutionary electric locomotive capable of reaching speeds of two miles per minute. The narrative is rich with themes of innovation and competition, particularly against rival railroad magnates. The opening portion introduces a pivotal meeting between Tom, his father Mr. Swift, and Richard Bartholomew, a railroad president who expresses urgent need for a new and faster electric locomotive to save his threatened company from financial ruin. The stakes are high as Bartholomew reveals threats from competitors, particularly Montagne Lewis, and the desperate measures they take for success. Right after this discussion, Tom faces danger firsthand when he is accosted by a footpad, suggesting lurking enemies are keenly interested in stealing his ideas. This blend of invention, intrigue, and suspense sets the stage for Tom's thrilling journey as he works diligently to solve scientific problems while contending with external threats against his life and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Appleton, Victor
EBook No.: 1364
Published: Jun 1, 1998
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Swift, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Electric railroads -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.